October 10, 2023
Namibia: Bon Promotes Rural Transformation Through Financial Access
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has urged financial sector stakeholders to expand agent banking services in order to boost financial inclusion and support economic growth in rural areas. Read more »
Namibia: Agribank's Loan Book Grows to N$284m
Namibia's premier agricultural lender, Agribank, significantly boosted its loan disbursements, reaching over N$284 million this year, compared to the previous year's N$194 million. Read more »
Namibia: Swakopmunder Musikwoche Returns
Despite a challenging year filled with financial and social uncertainties, the organisers of the annual Swakopmunder Musikwoche have officially announced the event's return this… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Zimbabwe: Sperrgebiet Diamond Mine Part Owner Dies in Plane Crash
The majority shareholder in the Sperrgebiet Diamond Mine (SDM), Harpal Randhawa, has died in a small plane crash in Zimbabwe. Read more »
September 28, 2023
Namibia: Ekandjo Anti-Gay Bills Now On Geingob's Table
The National Assembly on Monday finally passed the private member's bills introduced by Swapo lawmaker Jerry Ekandjo to define the term "spouse" and amend the Marriage Act of 1961… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Namibia: Backs to the Wall Against Uruguay
Namibia will have their backs to the wall when they take on Uruguay in their final Rugby World Cup match in Lyon tonight. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Namibia/Gambia: NFA Congratulates Brave Gladiators
The Namibia Football Association has congratulated Namibia's women's football team, the Brave Gladiators on their victory against Gambia in Morocco over the weekend. Read more »
Namibia: Thompson Rallies Support for the Welwitschias
To the Namibian team at the Rugby World Cup. I wish you all the best with game against Uruguay on Wednesday. Read more »
September 24, 2023
Namibia: Geingob Advised to Reject Award From Cameroonian Oil Lawyer
The Institute of Public Policy and Research (IPPR) has raised concerns over a plan by the African Energy Chamber (AEC), led by Cameroon's controversial businessman NJ Ayuk, to… Read more »
Namibia: Security Guard Dies After Dog Attack
A Security guard died in Oshakati Intermediate Hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) after being brutally attacked by five Rottweiler dogs at the town on Sunday morning. Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Short of Industrial Land
The Windhoek City Council is grappling with a shortage of industrial land, prompting the local authority to subdivide a portion of Farm Ujams No. 288 and establishing a new… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Might Be Namibia's Next President, Geingob Tells UN
During his address to the United Nation's General Assembly (UNGA) yesterday, president Hage Geingob said Namibia's potential future president could be Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Namibia: 'Sleep Where You Want to Be Counted' in Census
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) general statistician, Alex Shimuafeni, has urged Namibians to avoid being counted twice in the upcoming census that started on Monday. Read more »
Namibia: Women Invited to Communal Land Boards
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform is calling on women with expertise in the functioning of communal land boards and are engaged in farming operations to apply for… Read more »
Namibia: Kelp Start-Up Shortlisted for N$11,4m Climate Award
Kelp Blue is among this year's finalists of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the United Arab Emirates' pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, which carries a… Read more »
Namibia: 'Tsamma Time' Spotlights Contemporary San Art
For many people the idea of San art may connote images of rock art depicting ancient occurrences, rites and rituals. In 'Tsamma Time,' an exhibition of contemporary San art… Read more »
Namibia: Geingob Calls On International Financial Institutions to Review Capital Adequacy Ratios
President Hage Geingob has called on international financing institutions like the World Bank to review their capital adequacy ratios to unlock more capital for lending to both… Read more »
Namibia: Breast Cancer, the Second-Most Common Cancer in Namibia
Breast cancer has affected the lives of countless Namibian women and their families, but Namibians are determined to improve breast cancer awareness, early detection, and… Read more »
Namibia: 'Extremely' High Rate of Congenital Heart Disease in Namibia
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is an umbrella term used to denote structural and functional defects of the heart and the great vessels entering and/or exiting the heart. Read more »
September 16, 2023
Namibia: More Cattle Slaughtered Than Exported Live
More cattle were slaughtered in abattoirs inside the country than were exported live during the second quarter of 2023, in line with the country's drive for value addition. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Namibia: Geingob Reshuffles Deputy Ministers, Sacks Kashikola
President Hage Geingob has appointed three new deputy ministers and relieved home affairs deputy minister Daniel Kashikola of his duties. Read more »
Namibia: Call for Council Employees to Be Allowed to Stand for Elections
Nudo parliamentarian Joseph Kauandenge on Tuesday asked the National Assembly to amend the Constitution to allow employees of regional councils, local authorities and those in the… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Namibia: One Death By Suicide a Day in Namibia
A total of 1 542 Namibians took their own lives between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2023. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Namibia: A Crisis Requiring Urgent Action
The heart-wrenching reality of a parent being unable to provide food for their children is a situation no compassionate person would wish upon anyone. Read more »
Namibia: Ministry Clarifies New Minimum Wage for Agricultural Sector
The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation says the new entry-level minimum wage for the agricultural sector announced by the Namibia Agricultural Labour… Read more »